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Federal News Radio reporters Nicole Ogrysko and Meredith Somers join host Mike Causey to discuss a recent FNR report of the impact of millennials on the federal workplace. July 13, 2016
A lot of my co-workers are my own kids' ages, even younger sometimes. My feelings about that: So what?
As part of Federal News Radio's special report, What Millennials Really Want from Federal Service, 61 percent of federal employees under age 35 say they feel they're perceived or treated differently because of their age. These perceptions have some positive — many negative — impacts on their experiences in the federal workforce.
A Federal News Radio survey found the majority of federal employees under the age of 35 indicated an interest in staying in federal service. Many millennials said their passion for public service and their agencies' missions were the main drivers behind their decision to stay in government.
Though a majority of federal employees under the age of 35 indicated their interest in staying within the federal government, many millennials said their decision depends on several different factors. Of the 39 percent of millennials who said they planned to leave government, the majority said they anticipated leaving within one-to-three years.
Burdened by student debt, the youngest federal employees are entering the workforce later than their predecessors. As part of a Federal News Radio special report, What Millennials Really Want from Federal Service, most young employees said they'd prefer to stay in government, as long as they have opportunities to develop their skills, careers and benefits.
The federal government has enough trouble hiring people, especially young people. It's hard to get millennials in the door, but once you do, how do you keep them? Mallory Barg Bulman, director of research at the Partnership for Public Service, shares a few ideas on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
Federal News Radio wants to hear from millennials in the federal workforce: what do you like best about your job? What influences you to stay in government, or what might impact your decision to leave? If you're over age 35, tell us what your agency is doing to recruit and retain young talent.
Washington's largest export may be advice from experts. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the warnings are often dire and involve something you are doing wrong.
Millennials make up about 16 percent of the federal workforce. The Office of Personnel Management says it wants to create a greater buzz around the federal job market and hire more young people. Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, says direct outreach is one of the best ways to get more people interested in a federal career. He tells In Depth with Francis Rose there are a few tools your agency can use to spread the word.
Millennials make up about 7 percent of the federal workforce. About 61 percent of millennials who do work for the government say they're satisfied with their jobs. But the median time they stay at those jobs is just under four years. That's according to results in the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. Tim McManus is vice president for education and outreach for the Partnership for Public Service. He shared his Top 3 for 2015 on In Depth with Francis Rose. He told Federal News Radio's Nicole Ogrysko he's optimistic government can do more to attract more millennials to the federal workforce, but it needs to overcome a few challenges first.
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is taking some time off. Today's guest columnist wonders why some federal employees — graying workforce, millennials and veterans — are getting all the attention while mid-career professionals are being treated like proverbial "red-headed stepchildren".
Director Katherine Archuleta says the personnel agency is overhauling the government's recruiting tools to attract tech-savvy twentysomethings who might not be charmed, exactly, by stuffy job descriptions or bureaucratic websites.
A new report by the Office of Personnel Management suggests the federal government is doing a better job of recruiting a new generation of workers than retaining them.